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On June 15, the KSRTC saw 13.29 lakh women passengers use its services, of which zero-fare tickets were issued to 7.83 lakh women. The KSRTC incurs a revenue loss of ₹2.20 crore on the first day following the launch of the scheme.

Houslisting operations for Census 2027 are progressing, with 23 states and Union Territories completing this initial phase. Himachal Pradesh recently began its field operations, while Kerala and Nagaland launched self-enumeration. This digital-first census aims for comprehensive coverage, collecting data on housing and household details through a structured questionnaire.

Of the 18 States that targeted revenue surplus, nine achieved the target, while Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Mizoram, and Telangana ended up being revenue deficit in 2024-25.

The two countries have been negotiating a free trade agreement, with Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal visiting Canada last month with a delegation of over 100 industry representatives

Senior party leaders have also demanded action against the CRPF jawans who allegedly used abusive language against the workers at a NEET protest rally

A UN report reveals 92% of Indian children face extreme heat, with 89 million exposed to heatwaves. While India has Heat Action Plans, they lack child-specific measures. India's high hazard exposure score, especially for extreme heat and air pollution, highlights the urgent need for targeted interventions to protect young lives.

Mr. Roy accuses Ms. Dastidar of breaking rules after she discussed Parliamentary standing committee meet with media; she blamed former TMC government for rampant child trafficking, marriage in W.B.

Ukraine's President Zelenskyy is welcome in Moscow for serious peace talks, the Kremlin stated, though no official communication channels exist. This comes amid renewed diplomatic efforts, including US President Trump's discussions with Zelenskyy and anticipated visits by American representatives to Russia. European leaders urged a firmer stance against Moscow at the G7 summit.

This will be the PM’s first public appearance in Bengal after he took part in the CM’s swearing in ceremony

Observing that the matter raises important issues, the Bench said it required consideration “on priority”

In the wake of Prime Minister Modi's encounter with Donald Trump at the G7, opposition factions have come out strongly against him, highlighting the heartbreaking deaths of three Indians due to a US military strike. The Congress party circulated a video purportedly showing Trump dismissing Modi, and the AAP denounced the cordiality of their interaction as 'embarrassing.

Australian High Commissioner says the exercise is an opportunity to strengthen regional interoperability across the Indo-Pacific

Iran now possesses the capability to effectively shut down the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil and gas route, according to US intelligence. This development comes despite an upcoming peace agreement aimed at reopening the waterway. Concerns persist over Iran's military arsenal and its potential to use the strait as leverage in future disputes, even as diplomatic efforts continue.